Hey guys. I'm still alive... I have to admit something. In early May I got shutout for the first time in over 4 years. I went for the Penguins before a Rangers playoff game and just wasn't able to get anyone, some guys did sign. I remember I waited about 1 1/2-2 hours for Mario Lemieux to come out after the team left, he'd been previously signing, but didn't this time. Also I didn't know Tie Domi was there too but I didn't think of getting him to sign a blank... Well anyway I finally got around to some graphing yesterday. Been about a month and a half since I last graphed. I haven't gone that long since late 2011...mostly because the NBA lockout was going on then. It's NBA Draft Week and the Athletics were in town to face the Mets. Some of the prospects had signings around Times Square. But first, the A's:
Pitching coach Curt Young 2/2
Cespedes 1/1
Kazmir on mini helmet (Should've pointed out to sign on the brim...)
It was a little rough. Only others to sign were Sean Doolittle, coach Melvin & Sogard. Sonny Gray signed for only 1. I should've printed for Kazmir, was hesitant because he was slated to pitch that night. So after that, went on my way for the prospects. Stopped by the hotel for a little then decided which signings to go after. Marcus Smart was at Lids from 5-6 and Wiggins was at Champs from 6-7. Aaron Gordon and Noah Vonleh were also signing during those times elsewhere. Wanted to try for Smart and then Wiggins but thought I may not have enough time for Wiggins. Turns out I could've but I went with the safe choice.
Andrew Wiggins 8x10 (Thought about it, but I should've used my gold instead)
After that, headed back to the hotel. Could've went in line for Vonleh but someone told me McDermott would be checking in soon.
Nik Stauskas on blank 4x6
McDermott 8x10
Was nice I was able to get them there, they have signings today. McDermott racked. Signed for a few minutes. He grabbed someone's blue and ran with it. I needed gold for mine and I asked early if he could switch and I said I'll wait near the end if that's alright. And he did, he was so nice. As for other players after I did the A's: Wasn't able to get Dante Exum, Elfrid Payton & Rodney Hood. Tyler Ennis, Julius Randle, Shabazz Napier, Aaron Gordon & Gary Harris didn't sign. Also saw Bob Lanier, wouldn't do it. Bad autograph per hour ratio yesterday. Up next for me? I don't know. Rays come to town next week. Maybe I'll go to a Mets/Rangers game next weekend. Thanks for reading.